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The Effect of New Jersey’s Paid Family Leave Insurance on Women’s Leave Taking

Abstract

This paper examines the effect of New Jersey’s Paid Family Leave Insurance (PFLI) on maternity leave taking. Using Current Population Survey Data and a difference-in-difference approach, I analyze the effect of New Jersey’s PFLI. The findings suggest that the program did not significantly increase leave taking among most new mothers. Specifically, I find a 5.7-6.3percentage point increase in leave taking for women with some college but no increases in leave taking for other groups.

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